A Delegated State is a state (or other governmental entity such as a tribal government) that has received authority to administer an Environmental regulatory program in lieu of a federal counterpart. As used in connection with NPDES, UIC, and PWS programs, the term does not connote any transfer of federal authority to a state.

Related Articles

Taxation at top500.de■■■■■■
Taxation in the industrial and industry context refers to the process of levying and collecting taxes . . . Read More
Cooperative Agreement ■■■■■■
A Cooperative Agreement is an assistance agreement whereby EPA transfers money, property, services or . . . Read More
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) ■■■■■
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) : A Comprehensive Environmental . . . Read More
Jurisdiction at top500.de■■■■■
Jurisdiction in the industrial and industry context refers to the authority and legal power of a specific . . . Read More
IATA at top500.de■■■■
IATA, or the International Air Transport Association, is an international trade association of the world’s . . . Read More
Authority at top500.de■■■■
Authority: In the industrial and industry context, authority typically refers to the power or control . . . Read More
Professor at top500.de■■■■
Professor in the industrial context refers to an academic professional with expertise in a specific field, . . . Read More
Public administration ■■■■
Public administration in the environmental context refers to governmental actions and policies aimed . . . Read More
Non-Governmental Organisation ■■■■
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in the environmental context refers to an independent entity that . . . Read More
Readiness ■■■■
Readiness in the environment context refers to the state of being prepared to respond effectively to . . . Read More